A hallowed name amongst seasoned spa folk, Sequoia Spa at The Grove in Hertfordshire is an opulent outfit that's won just about every top accolade going. A short train ride from the hustle of London, it feels a million miles away; 300 acres of parkland is yours to explore, while a ramble in the Zen Garden or a game of volleyball on its urban beach are just a handful of exceptional outdoor draws. Inside, the spa is no less impressive. Find yourself in one of the network of treatment rooms and you're guaranteed an unforgettable spa experience thanks to the range of deluxe ESPA therapies to choose from including exotic ayurvedic and Balinese rituals. Best of all it excels at the finer details; expect plush velvet relaxation loungers, ambient walkways and pools and even an OFSTED registered nursery for a serene baby-free break.

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"It might be a quick cab ride away from Watford but Sequoia Spa at The Grove is as far removed as possible from the hustle of city life. Snap up the Spa Sleepover (from £210 per person until 28 April 2013) and experience just why it’s got an armful of awards to its name. Your choice of one-hour ESPA treatment might whizz by but you’ll have plenty of time to explore every nook and cranny of this impressive spa, which includes heat rooms, relaxation areas and outdoor space. In fact there’s 300 acres on the hotel’s estate to amble around. At the Glasshouse indulge in a culinary experience for two and then get some shut-eye in a superior west wing room, guaranteed to yield a blissful night’s sleep."

"After The Grove’s ‘Anti Cellulite Hip & Thigh Treatment’ you’ll look so good you will be desperate to don your cozzie and hit the hotel beach. Concentrating on the areas of the body prone to cellulite, fluid retention and uneven skin texture the lymphatic drainage will gently purify and cleanse the body leaving you feeling lighter and tighter and ready to compete with the hotel’s A-list celeb fans."

"Sweet Suite Experience at The Grove, Hertfordshire
Fancy a sweet treat with your loved one? Then head to celebrity haunt The Grove. Set amidst 300 acres of lush Hertfordshire countryside this acclaimed hotel is home to the lavish Sequoia Spa. Their Sweet Suite Experience gives you exclusive access to the couples’ treatment suite where you will be greeted with a glass of chilled champagne before indulging in an 80 minute treatment of your choice."

"The Grove is a celebrity magnet; even Queen Victoria was a fan of the quirky hotel. Its 300 acre estate is stuffed with playful sculptures and in summer there’s even a manmade beach. The award-winning spa’s focal point is the striking black pool. Inspired by the hotel’s walled garden, the English Rose Ritual combines exfoliation, Balinese massage and a nourishing scalp treatment."

From the M25 junction 19 (clockwise) or junction 20 (anti-clockwise) follow the signs for Watford. At the first large roundabout take the A411 towards Watford, after approx half a mile the entrance to The Grove is on the right hand side.